{"product_id":"c1896-swiss-family-robinson-antique-illustrated-childrens-book-by-john-lovell","title":"c1896 Swiss Family Robinson Antique Illustrated Childrens Book by John Lovell","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Arial\" size=\"4\"\u003e\n \u003cb\u003e\n  c1896 Swiss Family Robinson Antique Illustrated Childrens Book by John Lovell\n \u003c\/b\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/font\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n  \u003cfont face=\"Arial\" size=\"4\"\u003e\n   \u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003c\/font\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n  \u003cfont face=\"Arial\" size=\"4\"\u003e\n   Swiss Family Robinson\n  \u003c\/font\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n  \u003cfont face=\"Arial\" size=\"4\"\u003e\n   From Stahl's \"Nouveau Robinson Suisse\"\n  \u003c\/font\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n  \u003cfont face=\"Arial\" size=\"4\"\u003e\n   Translated By John Lovell\n  \u003c\/font\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n  \u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large; color: rgb(17, 17, 17);\"\u003e\n   Published by\n  \u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cfont color=\"#111111\" style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003e\n   Cassell And Company Limited: London c1896 Seventy-Fourth Thousand\n  \u003c\/font\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n  \u003cfont face=\"Arial\" size=\"4\"\u003e\n   \u003cfont color=\"#111111\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003e\n     Original Decorated Cloth Bindings - Carries A Prize Plate Dated July 31, 1901\n    \u003c\/strong\u003e\n   \u003c\/font\u003e\n  \u003c\/font\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n  \u003cbr\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n  \u003cfont face=\"Arial\" size=\"4\"\u003e\n   \u003cfont color=\"#111111\"\u003e\n    \"\n   \u003c\/font\u003e\n   First published in 1812 by the Swiss author Johann David Wyss, The Swiss Family Robinson became one of the most beloved adventure stories ever written for young readers. This edition is based on the French adaptation Nouveau Robinson Suisse by Stahl and translated into English by John Lovell. The story follows a Swiss family whose ship is wrecked while travelling overseas, leaving them stranded on a remote tropical island. Through courage, ingenuity, and cooperation, the family transforms their isolation into an extraordinary adventure of exploration and survival.\n   \u003cdiv\u003e\n    \u003cbr\u003e\n   \u003c\/div\u003e\n   \u003cdiv\u003e\n    Part adventure tale and part educational work, the novel celebrates self-reliance, resourcefulness, and the rewards of practical knowledge. As the family encounters exotic animals, discovers new landscapes, and constructs increasingly sophisticated shelters and settlements, readers are introduced to lessons in natural history, geography, farming, and craftsmanship. The book's enduring appeal lies in its optimistic spirit and its portrayal of family unity in the face of adversity.\n   \u003c\/div\u003e\n   \u003cdiv\u003e\n    \u003cbr\u003e\n   \u003c\/div\u003e\n   This attractive Cassell and Company edition, issued as the Seventy-Fourth Thousand, is illustrated throughout and retains its striking original decorated cloth bindings featuring tropical motifs and scenes inspired by the story's island setting. Adding further historical interest, the volume carries a School Board for London prize plate awarded for punctual and regular attendance on 31 July 1901, providing a tangible connection to its early ownership and educational heritage. A charming and highly collectible Edwardian-era example of one of the great classics of juvenile adventure literature.\"\n  \u003c\/font\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003cbr\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n  \u003cfont color=\"#111111\" face=\"Arial\" size=\"4\"\u003e\n   General wear and fading to covers and spine as shown. Lovely prize plate from 1901. Binding excellent with no loose pages. Some light foxing present otherwise pages clean and well presented. A nice illustrated copy in good condition overall. 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